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Long before reality TV, Nathanael West exposed the dark, vulgar heart of celebrity-crazed America
By Laura Miller
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Republican and Democratic leaders prepare to take the floor ahead of the evening vote. Read live coverage here
Mike Madden
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Boehner and friends parrot the same alarmism that Gingrich and cronies used about the '93 Clinton budget. Watch
Joan Walsh
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Bishops have fought healthcare reform. Nuns have backed it. Once again, it's the women who are showing the way.
By Mary Ann Sorrentino
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224 "yes" votes as House adopts rule for healthcare debate. Abortion executive order means bill will pass easily
Mike Madden
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She wears pink sparkles and angel wings, and I worry she's learning the wrong lessons about womanhood
By Ashley Sayeau
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A Stupak deal? Chaos on the floor. Pence denounces tea party racism. Plus: Plouffe vs. Rove, hot and nasty
Mike Madden
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As Lady Gaga puts glitter back in the spotlight, a much-maligned genre gets another look
By Thomas Rogers
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If Dems and pro-choice groups don't restore public funding for abortion, they won't get another dime of my money
Frances Kissling
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As protesters call Dem leaders "nigger" and "faggot," it's time for Republicans to denounce them. Updated
Joan Walsh